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tropical storm

NOUN
violent rain storm
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In August 1977, humidity and heat from a tropical storm was blamed for killing 725 dairy cows in Chino.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

A New York Times article in October highlighted hurricanes “turning away from the East Coast,” noting 12 named storms so far but only one minor tropical storm brushing the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

A tropical storm has exacerbated conditions, and the tolls in Indonesia and Thailand rank among the highest in flooding events in those countries in recent years.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

It was significant because it underwent an exceptionally rapid strengthening, going from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in about a day.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Drum recognized the edge of a tropical storm and turned east.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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